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J99 SNJ

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,643 mi
Last recorded79,643 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro102,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,643 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole & exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 79,641 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole & exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 75,177 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 70,844 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,084 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front lower brake pipes corroded covered in grease or other material

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked )

Fail 17 Oct 2020 52,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front lower brake pipes corroded covered in grease or other material

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked )

Pass 18 Oct 2019 44,633 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 34,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,628 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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J99 SNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 102,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J99 SNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J99 SNJ registered?

J99 SNJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is J99 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 SNJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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